File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 18, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has appointed 10 advisers with the ranks of ministers and state ministers. Of the appointees, five will enjoy the rank of ministers and five the rank of state ministers. As per the notification, the advisers appointed with the rank of ministers are: Mirza Abbas Uddin Ahmed, Nazrul Islam Khan, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Md Ismail Zabiullah and Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir. Besides, the notification further said the advisers appointed with the rank of state ministers are: Humayun Kabir, Brigadier General (retd) Shamsul Islam, Dr Jahedur Rahman, Mahdi Amin and Rehan Asif Asad. The notification said they will enjoy the status, salaries, allowances and other benefits of ministers and state ministers while holding the posts of advisers.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 18, 2026 17:15 UTC